About This Experience
As someone who's spent years guiding visitors through Pearl Harbor, I can tell you the USS Arizona Deluxe Tour Honolulu offers something truly special. This 120-minute experience goes far beyond typical sightseeing by combining cutting-edge virtual reality with the Official Pearl Harbor National Park Service Self-Guided Tour.
What makes this tour exceptional is its immersive approach to history. You'll receive a handheld audio device, detailed map, and complimentary earbuds to explore 29 carefully curated stops at your own pace across the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center, museums, and shoreline. The tour is available in nine languages—English, Japanese, Chinese, Korean, French, German, Italian, Russian, and Spanish—making it accessible to international visitors.
The real showstopper is the exclusive Pearl Harbor Virtual Reality Experience called 'Air Raid' at the Virtual Reality Theater. This respectful reenactment places you directly on the deck of the USS Arizona during the December 7th, 1941 attack, creating a powerful moment for learning and remembrance.
Your USS Arizona deluxe tour Honolulu begins at 1 Arizona Memorial Place, where you'll check in at the Narrated Tour Desk. While this doesn't include USS Arizona Memorial tickets, you can join the free day-of standby queue or purchase advanced tickets for just $1 per person through recreation.gov. I always recommend experiencing the Virtual Reality after your memorial boat tour for maximum emotional impact.
Operated by Pacific Historic Parks, this comprehensive experience includes everything mentioned above. They offer full refunds for cancellations made more than 24 hours in advance, with rescheduling options for last-minute changes. It's a thoughtful way to honor history while using modern technology to help visitors truly understand what happened here.
Tour Details
2 hours
Duration
USS Arizona Memorial Narrated Tour desk, located in the courtyard of the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center, 1 Arizona Memorial Place, Honolulu, Hawaii 96818
Meeting Location
early_morning, morning, midday, afternoon
Departure Times
24
Free Cancellation Window
120
Total Duration
meeting_point_only
Transport Included
none
Food Included
low
Physical Intensity
Check-in anytime from 7am to 3:30pm
Departure Time
transport, meals
Not Included
Cancellations made more than 24 hours before the scheduled tour date are eligible for a full refund. Cancellations made within 24 hours of the tour date are not eligible for a refund, but the tour may be rescheduled for a later date (at least 24 hours from the time of the reschedule request).
Cancellation Policy
Easy
Difficulty Level
Guided
both
Indoor / Outdoor
Equipment, Guide
Includes
large
Group Size
Camera, Water Bottle
What to Bring
Frequently asked questions
How long is USS Arizona Deluxe Tour?+
USS Arizona Deluxe Tour lasts about 120.
Where does USS Arizona Deluxe Tour meet?+
USS Arizona Deluxe Tour meets at USS Arizona Memorial Narrated Tour desk, located in the courtyard of the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center, 1 Arizona Memorial Place, Honolulu, Hawaii 96818.
What is included with USS Arizona Deluxe Tour?+
USS Arizona Deluxe Tour includes Equipment and Guide.
What is the cancellation policy for USS Arizona Deluxe Tour?+
Cancellations made more than 24 hours before the scheduled tour date are eligible for a full refund. Cancellations made within 24 hours of the tour date are not eligible for a refund, but the tour may be rescheduled for a later date (at least 24 hours from the time of the reschedule request).
Meeting Point
Honolulu
Honolulu
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